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HT52 DTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,821 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,776 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 69,776 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,996 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,719 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,602 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,221 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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HT52 DTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT52 DTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT52 DTX registered?

HT52 DTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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